Comments on: More On Oprah’s “Spirituality” Classes http://catechistsjourney.loyolapress.com/2008/03/07/more-on-oprahs-spirituality-classes/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:16:02 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Marian http://catechistsjourney.loyolapress.com/2008/03/07/more-on-oprahs-spirituality-classes/comment-page-1/#comment-635 Marian Fri, 20 Jun 2008 12:36:12 +0000 http://www.catechistsjourney.org/2008/03/07/more-on-oprahs-spirituality-classes/#comment-635 Joe, very wonderful insights. Your summary provides me with a better understanding. It is very helpful and I really apprecicate that. Thank you very much. Joe, very wonderful insights. Your summary provides me with a better understanding. It is very helpful and I really apprecicate that. Thank you very much.

]]> By: Joe http://catechistsjourney.loyolapress.com/2008/03/07/more-on-oprahs-spirituality-classes/comment-page-1/#comment-634 Joe Fri, 09 May 2008 22:28:00 +0000 http://www.catechistsjourney.org/2008/03/07/more-on-oprahs-spirituality-classes/#comment-634 Joe M. Thanks much for recommending these resources. This is very helpful and appreciated. Joe M. Thanks much for recommending these resources. This is very helpful and appreciated.

]]> By: Joe M. http://catechistsjourney.loyolapress.com/2008/03/07/more-on-oprahs-spirituality-classes/comment-page-1/#comment-633 Joe M. Fri, 09 May 2008 21:13:18 +0000 http://www.catechistsjourney.org/2008/03/07/more-on-oprahs-spirituality-classes/#comment-633 It is my favorite definition. Jam packed, if you know what I mean. And yes, it is a book by him: http://www.amazon.com/Invitation-Journey-Road-Spiritual-Formation/dp/0830813861 I came across it in a text (by Cunningham and Egan)that was required reading for a Christian Spirituality class in the Pastoral Ministry Leadership Formation progam that I am enrolled in. You might want to take a look at this link as well. it 'breaks open' the definition: http://makingdisciples.wordpress.com/2007/09/17/spiritual-formation-is-not-optional-it-is-essential/ It is my favorite definition. Jam packed, if you know what I mean. And yes, it is a book by him:

http://www.amazon.com/Invitation-Journey-Road-Spiritual-Formation/dp/0830813861

I came across it in a text (by Cunningham and Egan)that was required reading for a Christian Spirituality class in the Pastoral Ministry Leadership Formation progam that I am enrolled in.

You might want to take a look at this link as well. it ‘breaks open’ the definition:

http://makingdisciples.wordpress.com/2007/09/17/spiritual-formation-is-not-optional-it-is-essential/

]]> By: Joe http://catechistsjourney.loyolapress.com/2008/03/07/more-on-oprahs-spirituality-classes/comment-page-1/#comment-632 Joe Fri, 09 May 2008 20:38:30 +0000 http://www.catechistsjourney.org/2008/03/07/more-on-oprahs-spirituality-classes/#comment-632 Joe M., this is a wonderful description of Christian spirituality. Is this from a book by Mulholland? Joe M., this is a wonderful description of Christian spirituality. Is this from a book by Mulholland?

]]> By: Joe M. http://catechistsjourney.loyolapress.com/2008/03/07/more-on-oprahs-spirituality-classes/comment-page-1/#comment-631 Joe M. Fri, 09 May 2008 19:26:52 +0000 http://www.catechistsjourney.org/2008/03/07/more-on-oprahs-spirituality-classes/#comment-631 Robert Mulholland describes Christian spirituality in the following terms: "Spiritual formation is the process of being conformed to the image of Christ by the gracious working of God’s spirit, for the transformation of the world." It is the best definition I have come across to date. Robert Mulholland describes Christian spirituality in the following terms:

“Spiritual formation is the process of being conformed to the image of Christ by the gracious working of God’s spirit, for the transformation of the world.”

It is the best definition I have come across to date.

]]> By: Joe http://catechistsjourney.loyolapress.com/2008/03/07/more-on-oprahs-spirituality-classes/comment-page-1/#comment-630 Joe Tue, 08 Apr 2008 03:45:04 +0000 http://www.catechistsjourney.org/2008/03/07/more-on-oprahs-spirituality-classes/#comment-630 Terry, I look forward to your thoughts on the issue. Thanks. Terry, I look forward to your thoughts on the issue. Thanks.

]]> By: Terry http://catechistsjourney.loyolapress.com/2008/03/07/more-on-oprahs-spirituality-classes/comment-page-1/#comment-629 Terry Mon, 07 Apr 2008 21:21:23 +0000 http://www.catechistsjourney.org/2008/03/07/more-on-oprahs-spirituality-classes/#comment-629 Hi Joe, I read your thoughts on Oprah's and Tolle's class quickly. I am going to give it time and response because many people are so easily influenced by good intention but as you pointed out there are important points of direction that need research and conversation. Our catechists are already disturbed by Christian U-tube responses to this session of classes. I just began reading Tolle and also need to give it time so I can respond intelligently. This is an important discussion and I am forwarding your site once again to our team! Thanks and Peace, Terry Hi Joe,
I read your thoughts on Oprah’s and Tolle’s class quickly. I am going to give it time and response because many people are so easily influenced by good intention but as you pointed out there are important points of direction that need research and conversation. Our catechists are already disturbed by Christian U-tube responses to this session of classes. I just began reading Tolle and also need to give it time so I can respond intelligently. This is an important discussion and I am forwarding your site once again to our team!

Thanks and Peace,

Terry

]]> By: Joe http://catechistsjourney.loyolapress.com/2008/03/07/more-on-oprahs-spirituality-classes/comment-page-1/#comment-628 Joe Wed, 12 Mar 2008 18:53:36 +0000 http://www.catechistsjourney.org/2008/03/07/more-on-oprahs-spirituality-classes/#comment-628 Brad, feel free to use any and all of my analysis and share with us any insights that come out of your class. Brad, feel free to use any and all of my analysis and share with us any insights that come out of your class.

]]> By: Brad http://catechistsjourney.loyolapress.com/2008/03/07/more-on-oprahs-spirituality-classes/comment-page-1/#comment-627 Brad Wed, 12 Mar 2008 17:05:20 +0000 http://www.catechistsjourney.org/2008/03/07/more-on-oprahs-spirituality-classes/#comment-627 We were trying to discuss in class last week (8th grade) what exactly is not quite right about Oprah's version and presentation of her spirituality. It does seem to be a new religion, dogma and all, that cannot be reconciled with our Catholic traditions and teachings. Thanks for your thorough analysis and with your approval I'd like to use some of your points in class tonight. We were trying to discuss in class last week (8th grade) what exactly is not quite right about Oprah’s version and presentation of her spirituality. It does seem to be a new religion, dogma and all, that cannot be reconciled with our Catholic traditions and teachings. Thanks for your thorough analysis and with your approval I’d like to use some of your points in class tonight.

]]> By: Joe http://catechistsjourney.loyolapress.com/2008/03/07/more-on-oprahs-spirituality-classes/comment-page-1/#comment-626 Joe Tue, 11 Mar 2008 02:31:58 +0000 http://www.catechistsjourney.org/2008/03/07/more-on-oprahs-spirituality-classes/#comment-626 MK, I'm glad I could help! MK, I’m glad I could help!

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